Justice Kirby and references to the Alternative Law Journal
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Simon Rice

The Alternative Law Journal is unique among Australian law journals in its focus on social justice, human rights, law reform, and critique of the legal system. At the same time the Hon Michael Kirby, in his time as a High Court judge, was conspicuous for a similar focus not only in his public speeches, but also in his decisions. This brief article looks at the decisions where Kirby J invoked the Journal in exploring new areas of law and legal policy.